About Marian

Marian McNair, MATC, MFA, has been working with and perfecting her practice with crystal bowl sound therapy for over 20 years. With an extensive background in music, art, yoga and teaching, she combines this knowledge to offer clients a safe and nurturing space to heal and gain a sense of well-being.

Having a passion for helping others on their path, Marian offers sound healing classes for cancer patients, children with special needs, and seniors with memory issues, as well as art classes for underserved minority children and weekly yoga class for their parents.

Marian has presented at wellness events and retreats across the country, including the National Wellness Conference since 2010, speaking about the science behind the art of crystal bowl healing, and beautifully demonstrating the art behind the science.

Knowing that expressing ourselves creatively with art is healing, she often incorporates painting and other projects, along with the music, movement and sound in her classes and workshops. She also teaches private and group classes in both art and guitar for children and adults.

Marian has produced five CD’s, three of which have the beautiful sounds of crystal bowls & voice. In 2014, she released two CD’s. One, with bluesy and heartfelt love songs, all songs written by Marian, and the other a collaborative country/folk CD with her husband, Jim Fine.

Marian lives in Lake Forest, IL with Jim, and has two children, Daniel and Cody.

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What people are saying about working with Marian:

“Marian is amazing. I first met Marian in 2007 and knew she was perfect for our wellness & healing spa. Since that time, we have built a salt cave and I have received many calls from others who do similar work as Marian but will only use her. She is very nurturing, healing, peaceful. My clients love her and her crystal bowls. Marian is great with coming up with new and unusual "events" and will go along with some of the crazy things I think up. We love Marian at Timeless Day Spa in Naperville, and look forward to many more years of working together."
– Jody Buckle

“The Lizzadro Museum hosted Marian McNair to perform her singing bowls for a group of visitors at the Museum. Her performance was very well-received by the visitors. Her ability to captivate the audience with her beautiful voice and bowls was incredible. Many of the individuals who were present for her demonstration felt a deep sense of relaxation and well-being. The Museum would definitely consider having Marian back to play her crystal bowls again.”
– Sara Johnson, Lizzadro Museum

"Thank you for the perfect pitch to relaxing."
– Adrianne, attendee at Salt Cave session

"Dearest Marian, I really needed to be lying on that church floor and listening to your healing message yesterday afternoon. It was a splendid massage of the senses and relieved the stress of the holidays.

Thank you for sharing your divine gift! I spent the rest of the day in silence, ate a nice bowl of ham and bean soup, and a bowl of pistachio ice-cream with Cody's Crunch, watched some classical music on PBS in front of the fire and kept hydrating with lots of water. I decided to go up to bed at 8 and MIRACULOUSLY I slept until after six this morning. This is unheard of as I am always wide awake after 6 hours of my head on the pillow. I credit your healing exercise for all of this. You are a miracle worker and a gifted healer, Marian! And - I am in the middle of listening to your new CD and I love it!" 
– Love, Barb

"Hey Beautiful Marian, I just wanted to thank you for the beautiful class yesterday. The vibrations stayed with me as I moved through this 12 hour work day with it's many twists and turns and came out the other side still able to breathe – and smile. The vibrations you share with us vibrate through us in our daily lives. Thank you for sharing your extraordinary gift."
– Love & Gratitude, Theresa

"Marian touches my spirit every time I listen to the magic she creates using her beautiful voice and crystal bowls." 
– Jackie

"Dear Marian, Unbelievably here we are a week later, and I want to thank you again for all you brought to my party and all you bring to the world.

The CD is terrific - evocative and calming. I've talked to almost everyone who was there - and have loved hearing the moving stories of their experiences during your meditation. And of course we all loved singing together.

In whatever Mother's Day means for you - I hope this beautiful day is good for you. The annual miracle of the world bursting into color is so present in your voice. Again, thank you."
– Love, Bonnie L

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